Some bacteriostatic antibiotics work by binding to enzymes needed by bacteria to build proteins essential for their own growth and reproduction. These drugs act as inhibitors to the bacterial enzymes but they target enzymes we don't have. Now, imagine you overhear your friend saying "antibiotics kill bacteria so they must kill healthy human cells too and they must be avoided at all costs!" Kindly explain to your friend (who has very little science background) how it is possible to target bacteria based on enzyme specificity. Be sure to include how targeting these enzymes is effective at stopping the infection.

Answers

Answer 1

Answer: This statement ("antibiotics kill bacteria so they must kill healthy human cells too and they must be avoided at all costs!") is wrong and can be proven to be so in the following explanation about the mode of actions of antibiotics.

Explanation:

Antibiotics are drugs which are used for the treatment of diseases caused by bacteria microorganisms. According to their mode of action, they can either be bactericidal or bacteriostatic.

Bacteriostatic antibiotics work by binding to enzymes needed by bacteria to build proteins essential for their own growth and reproduction. Atypical example is the antibiotics, sulfonamide. This drug acts by inhibiting a critical enzyme called dihydropteroate synthase which are specific to the metabolic pathway of the bacteria cells for the synthesis of folic acid. This causes the bacteria to stop growing. Together with the actions of the immune system, the bacteriostatic actions of the antibiotics can effectively stop am infection without affecting the host cells.


Related Questions

i’ll mark brainliest

Answers

Answer:

B C and D

Explanation: A isn't as Eukaryotes contain double-stranded linear DNA molecules packaged into chromosomes

The common grackle is a species of robin-sized blackbirds that are fairly common over most of the
United States. Suppose that long tails (L) were dominant to short tails (1) in these birds. A female short-
tailed grackle mates with a male long-tailed grackle that had one parent with a long tail and one parent
with a short tail. What is the tail length probability of their offspring?

Answers

Answer:

Long tail (Ll) = 1/2 or 50%

Short tail (ll) = 1/2 or 50%

Explanation:

This question involves a single gene coding for tail length in grackle birds. The allele for long tails (L) were dominant to short tails (l) in these birds. This means that a bird that is heterozygous (Ll) for the gene will be phenotypically long tailed.

According to the question, a female short-tailed grackle (ll) mates with a male long-tailed grackle that had one parent with a long tail and one parent with a short tail. This male grackle will have a genotype: Ll because of his parental genotype. Hence, crossing ll × Ll, the following gametes will be produced by each parent:

Ll (male) = L and l

ll (female) = l and l

Using these gametes in a punnet square (see attached image), the following proportion of offsprings will be produced:

Ll, Ll, ll and ll

2 Ll out of 4 are long-tailed i.e 1/2 or 50% probability

2 ll out of 4 are short-tailed i.e 1/2 or 50% probability

How does low turgor pressure affect a plant?

Answers

Turgor, Pressure exerted by fluid in a cell that presses the cell membrane against the cell wall. Turgor is what makes living plant tissue rigid. Loss of turgor, resulting from the loss of water from plant cells, causes flowers and leaves to wilt.

I know the answer but I just wanna give points first correct answer will get brainliest whats the smallest part of matter?​

Answers

An atom is the smallest part of matter    

Which of these is a mechanical wave?
Olight
O sound
O gamma ray
O electromagnetic

Answers

Answer:

sound

Explanation:

Is the following sentence true or false? When the pores
of a material are connected, water can pass through
easily

Answers

Answer:

False

Explanation:

is false.................ok


What Is a part of the root which stores food and
transports water and salt to the stele.?

Answers

Answer:

The Xylem

Explanation:

The Xylem strengthens and supports the stem. It transports water and minerals from the root system to the leaves.

"tall" "purple" and "wrinkled" are examples of

Answers

Answer:

adjectives

Explanation:

*sigh*

Answer:

Phenotypes

Explanation:

I took the test

Why are pioneer species usually autotrophs?

A.Newly established ecosystems do not usually have pre-existing food sources.

B.Only autotrophs are large enough to survive.

C.Autotrophs are usually at the top of an ecosystem's food chain.

D.Only autotrophs can survive where water is scarce.

Answers

Answer:

Answer:  Newly established ecosystems do not usually have per-existing food sources. ... An exotic insect is introduced to a forest ecosystem. It is resistant to the toxins the trees produce to protect them from being eaten by insects.

Explanation:

5. EASY WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST
Ryan puts a beaker of ice and water on a hot plate, and the ice slowly
begins to melt as shown in the figure below. After a few minutes, only liquid
water is in the beaker. Eventually, the water becomes hot and boils. The
liquid water changes to water vapor. In what way is the liquid water
different from the water vapor? *
OO
The liquid particles move slower.
The liquid has a higher boiling point.
The vapor has a lower temperature.
The vapor particles have less energy.
lo

Answers

A. The liquid particles move slower
A the liquid particles move slower

2: Water is a good solvent- Explain what that means.

Answers

Answer:

Water is capable of dissolving a variety of different substances, which is why it is such a good solvent. And, water is called the "universal solvent" because it dissolves more substances than any other liquid. ... This allows the water molecule to become attracted to many other different types of molecules

Explanation:

not sure

When scientists uncover a fossil, they record the precise location where the fossil was found. Does this location provide useful evidence for conclusions about the fossil and evolutionary processes?

Answers

Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

It helps to provide evidence by knowing the locations because of the settlemets that could also be there from the same species.

Explain how the alleles were passed from
parents to offspring.
I
DONE
) Intro

Answers

answer is the first1 off spring to parants

6. How much of the crust of the Earth was created at the mid-ocean ridge?

Answers

19km3 of the crust of the earth was created.

A mid-ocean ridge (MOR) is a seafloor mountain system formed by plate tectonics.

how does dog and flea interact each other ?

Answers

Answer:

A dog attaches to the dog's fur and sucks on its blood

Dogs often get infested with fleas through contact with other animals or contact with fleas in the environment. The strong back legs of this insect enable it to jump from host to host or from the surrounding environment onto the host. (Fleas do not have wings, so they cannot fly.)

Hope this helps

here’s a easy 10 points please help !!!

Answers

The second answer from the top

Name the reproductive parts of an angiosperm. Where are they located? Explain in brief the structure

of its female reproductive parts with labeled diagrams.

Answers

Answer:

Stamen is the male reproductive part and the pistil is the female reproductive organ.

Explanation:

Stamen or androecium is the male reproductive part and the pistil or carpel or gynoecium, is the female reproductive organ of an angiosperm. Both are located in the flower of a plant. In flower, male reproductive part is present in the form of pollen located at certain height and the female part is located lower side so that the pollen falls on the stigma and reaches to the ovary where female cells or ovules is present that fused with pollen produces seed.

Breathing cannot be considered as a whole process of respiration because

Answers

Answer:

all of the above

Explanation:

whats the definition of pons

Answers

Answer:

The pons (Latin for "bridge") is part of the brainstem and in humans and other bipeds lies inferior to the midbrain, superior to the medulla oblongata and anterior to the cerebellum.

Answer:

hello

Explanation:

The pons (Latin for "bridge") is part of the brainstem and in humans and other bipeds lies inferior to the midbrain, superior to the medulla oblongata and anterior to the cerebellum.

have a nice day

bye

1. How do your respiratory and excretory systems interact?
A. Lungs release oxygen
C. Lungs release carbon dioxide
B. Kidneys clean your blood
D. The large intestine absorbs water
2. How do your digestive and circulatory systems interact?
A. Your skull protects your brain
B. The large intestine absorbs water
C. Blood carries carbon dioxide to the lungs
D. Blood absorbs nutrients from the small intestine​

Answers

I think that for 1 it’s either A or B as the kidneys and everything get air and the lungs release it.
For 2 is probably D as the others don’t really make much sense.

A farming consortium is experiencing serious problems establishing stable and profitable rice production in their Northern California acreage. It is unclear whether the problem is the strain of rice being used, or a range of local environmental issues, including local pests and local soil conditions. Which of the following plant professionals is the company most likely to choose to address this problem?
A. An arborist
B. An agronomist
C. An olericulturalist
D. A pomologist

Answers

Answer:

B

Explanation:

just took the quiz

explain how temperature affects population size​

Answers

Answer: High temperature and drying were both associated with greater per capita mortality rate. Smaller population sizes at high temperatures and drying regimes may result from increased desiccation of adults and thus higher mortality. These precipitation effects on adult production are absent at 22°C

OR

Other than toxic metals, temperature rise and low resource availability are factors that are also known to stress populations. A rise in temperature generally accelerates metabolic rates and hence population growth rate

A hurricane starts from the ________ water found near the ________

Answers

Answer:

A hurricane starts from the moist water found near the equator

Explanation:

Answer: it's ocean & equator

Explanation: Florida's hurricanes came from the equator :)

Panda populations are adapted to live in which kind of habitat?
O cherry forests
O ginkgo forests
bamboo forests
rain forest

Answers

Answer:

bamboo forests

Explanation:

Since bamboo forest is the most suitable habitat for a panda to spend their life. They need cool, wet bamboo forests for their home.

hope it helps!

Answer:

Its (C) (bamboo forests)

Explanation:

Hope this helps

XD

(03.03 MC)

How would the Coriolis effect alter movement of an air mass flowing from a higher to a lower latitude in the Northern Hemisphere?

Select one:
a. It would deflect the path of the air mass to the east. Incorrect
b. It would deflect the path of the air mass to the west.
c. It would deflect the path of the air mass to a lower altitude.
d. It would deflect the path of the air mass to a higher altitude.
(03.02 LC)

Which of the following would provide the best assessment of the fertility of a soil?

Select one:
a. O horizon
b. A horizon
c. B horizon Incorrect
d. C horizon
The diagram below represents a convection cell. The arrows indicate the direction of air flow:

Diagram showing Hadley Cell located north of the equator. The air in the Hadley Cell flows counterclockwise. Label A is located below the equator. Label B is located at the equator. Label D is located above the equator and parallel to the top of the Hadley Cell. Label C is located between B and D. Label E is located above Label D.

The letters represent particular latitudes. At which latitude would you expect to find the driest average conditions?

Select one:
a. A Incorrect
b. B
c. C
d. D
A La Niña can be described as

Select one:
a. warmer than usual waters in the Atlantic waters
b. cooler than usual waters in the tropical Pacific
c. warm waters traveling eastward toward South America
d. cool waters causing colder than normal temperatures in the Southeast Incorrect

Answers

Answer:

D

Explanation:

I think so

1. Coriolis effect would deflect the path of the air mass to the west.

2. A horizon would provide the best assessment of the fertility of a soil.

3. Label E is located above Label D.

4. A La Niña can be described as cooler than usual waters in the tropical Pacific

The correct options for 1, 2, 3 and 4  are B, B, D and B respectively.

The Coriolis effect is the deflection of moving air (or an object) due to the Earth's rotation. The air moving in the northern hemisphere is deflected to the right of its intended path due to the Coriolis effect. As a result, in the Northern Hemisphere, air masses traveling from high to low latitudes will be deflected west.

The A horizon, commonly known as the topsoil, contains the most organic matter and nutrients, making it the most fertile layer of soil. This is the layer in which organic components such as degraded plant matter and humus interact with mineral particles to provide an optimal environment for plant growth.

The location at latitude D, which lies above the equator and parallel to the top of the Hadley cell, is where you might expect to find the driest average conditions in the Hadley cell circulation pattern mentioned in the question (north of the equator). Due to the compression, the air in the Hadley cell becomes warm and dry as it descends, resulting in arid or desert-like conditions.

La Niña is a climate phenomenon that causes cooling of sea surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. It represents the inversion phase of the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO) cycle.

Therefore, the correct options for 1, 2, 3 and 4  are B, B, D and B respectively.

Learn more about Coriolis effect, here:

https://brainly.com/question/31284831

#SPJ4

Your question is incomplete, most probably the complete question is:

1. How would the Coriolis effect alter movement of an air mass flowing from a higher to a lower latitude in the Northern Hemisphere?

Select one:

a. It would deflect the path of the air mass to the east. Incorrect

b. It would deflect the path of the air mass to the west.

c. It would deflect the path of the air mass to a lower altitude.

d. It would deflect the path of the air mass to a higher altitude.

(03.02 LC)

2. Which of the following would provide the best assessment of the fertility of a soil?

Select one:

a. O horizon

b. A horizon

c. B horizon Incorrect

d. C horizon

.3. The diagram below represents a convection cell. The arrows indicate the direction of air flow:

Diagram showing Hadley Cell located north of the equator. The air in the Hadley Cell flows counterclockwise. Label A is located below the equator. Label B is located at the equator. Label D is located above the equator and parallel to the top of the Hadley Cell. Label C is located between B and D. Label E is located above Label D.

The letters represent particular latitudes. At which latitude would you expect to find the driest average conditions?

Select one:

a. A Incorrect

b. B

c. C

d. D

4. A La Niña can be described as

Select one:

a. warmer than usual waters in the Atlantic waters

b. cooler than usual waters in the tropical Pacific

c. warm waters traveling eastward toward South America

d. cool waters causing colder than normal temperatures in the Southeast Incorrect

1. MATCHING: Match the correct geological era with the items listed below. Choices will be used more than once. 1. The first one-celled organisms (microscopic life) appear a. Mesozoic Era b. Precambrian Era 2. Age of the oldest rocks c. Cenozoic Era 3. The "Age of Reptiles" d. Paleozoic Era 4. This era lasted nearly 4 billion years 5. This era started 248 million years ago 6. Dinosaurs became extinct 7. The "Age of Mammals" 8. The first land animals appear​

Answers

Answer:

3 = c

4= a

5= b

7= d

Explanation:

i already did this and got these

ones correct hope it helps

What is the similarities between a molecule and macromolecule

Answers

Explanation:

The molecule is the smallest unit of the substance that retains its characteristic properties. The macromolecule is such a unit but is considerably larger than the ordinary molecule, which usually has a diameter of less than 10 angstroms (10−6 mm).

Answer:

The molecule is the smallest unit of the substance that retains its characteristic properties

The macromolecule is such a unit but is considerably larger than the ordinary molecule which usually has a diameter of less than 10 angstroms

Explanation:

Which is an application of genetic engineering?

Answers

Answer:

Genetic engineering has been used to mass-produce insulin (for diabetics). It has also been used to create human growth hormones, infertility drugs, human albumin, monoclonal antibodies, antihemophilic factors, vaccines, and many other drugs.

Have a nice day! (Please give me brainliest and thank you!)

Why should surrogacy be legal in Norway?

Answers

Answer:

Norway has strict regulations on artificial insemination, and surrogacy is illegal, but life seems to find its way. One estimate is that more than 150 Norwegian children have been born by surrogacy, in countries such as India and the United States

Explanation:

Which of the following organisms lived during the Paleozoic Era?
A) dinosaurs
B) flowering plants
C) grasses
D) trilobites

Answers

D. Trilobites

Trilobites made their entrance onto the Earth's stage during the late Cambrian Period. This is the first and oldest division of the Paleozoic Era.

I would appreciate brainliest, if not that's ok!

D) trilobites is the answer to this question
Other Questions
1. Duringa period, a music station played 21 minutes of commercialswhich was 30% of the total time. What is the duration of thetotal time of music station under consideration. Please Help1. What gas do animals breathe in and what gas do they breathe out? 2. In sunlight, plants take in what gas and release what gas? 3. Without sunlight, plants take in what gas and release what gas? The dosage of medication is 15ml, but patient only has teaspoons. How 10 pointsmany teaspoons does he take?* Isaac buys 17 anti-pollution masks for 5.25 each.He pays with five 20 notes.a) How much change should Isaac get?Write your answer in . PLSS HELPP QUICK Which of the following led to the adoption of the 1956 Georgia state flag?Brown v. Board of EducationMontgomery Bus BoycottMarch on Washington, D.C.The formation of the SCLC A 0.20 kg mass is oscillating on Planet X at a small angle from a light string of length 0.15 m with a period of0.75 s.What is the acceleration of gravity on Planet X?Round answer to two significant digits. Starfish are able to reproduce both sexually and asexually. In an area of the ocean that is gradually changing due to increasing temperatures, it is more advantageous for starfish to reproduce what because they will be able to whatblank 1: asexually or sexually blank 2: better adapt or reproduce more quickly PLS HURRY I'LL GIVE THE BRAINLEST write an article on the advantages and disadvantages of car as a means of transportation.... about 150 to 200 words Which of the following is an example of an entrepreneurial inventor?A medical secretary who reorganizes the office paperworkA physiotherapist who uses a new stretching technique she just read aboutA heart surgeon who designs an artificial heart valve that improves heart functioningA dentist who sells electric tooth brushesDO NE I INTENDED TO STUDY ALL WEEKEND WITH: JOEY AND PAT. CHOOSE CORRECT PUNCTUATION Which factor would most likely cause a population to increase?A. destruction of habitatB. a lack of shelterC. an abundance of matesD. spread of disease Which of the following is an example of a social need? What is the importance of Russia in World War 1? Include a minimum of 2 sentences. problems that arose when india became independent from great britain Question answer.1 name any foods that provides vitamin A. 2.By looking at the following which is the busiest airport in Asia 1.Bejing 2.Tokyo 3.Dubai 4. Seoul Incheon Many freshwater plants have adapted to low carbon and light levels by adapting what feature?Group of answer choicesCarnivorous plantsNo need for carbon dioxideCamouflageFloating leaves Can someone please help me, i need to get this done before tommorrow! 4142434445464748How did the Nile River influence ancient Egypt's crop schedule?Crops were planted when the Nile River delta was flooded.Crops were harvested when the Nile River Valley was flooded.O Crops were planted when the Nile River was at its highest point.O Crops were harvested when the Nile River was at its lowest point. You poured 4 kilograms of oats equally into 3 bags. What is the weight of each of his bags of oat Please answer im confused lol i didnt pay attention in math Cual es el valor de y cuando x es 0.5